The 2016 basketball tournaments of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines), otherwise known as NCAA Season 92, officially opened on June 25, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. The showdown between season hosts San Beda Red Lions and season 91 men's basketball champions Letran Knights will be the first game, while JRU Heavy Bombers will face Mapua Cardinals in the second game.
Tournament format The NCAA used the NCAA Final Four format first adopted in 1997.
The games of the men's basketball will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, while the junior games will be conducted every Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Most of the basketball games will be held at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan, while Playoffs Final Four and Finals matches will be held at the MOA Arena.
Starting this season, NCAA players can choose their jersey number from #00 to #99. The new rule is in line with the current rules set by FIBA on basketball jerseys. Also, the league will implement harsher penalties against teams who will commit foul away from the ball in the last two minutes or the so-called Hack-a-Shaq fouls.
Veteran basketball analyst Andy Jao will serve as the commissioner of the men's basketball tournament. Jao will tap referees and game officials from the three basketball referees associations, which are all associated with the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (SBP), to officiate this season's basketball games.
Men's tournament
Teams Team College Coach Arellano Chiefs Arellano University (AU) Jerry Codiñera Letran Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Jeff Napa Benilde Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Gabby Velasco EAC Generals Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Andy de Guzman JRU Heavy Bombers José Rizal University (JRU) Vergel Meneses Lyceum Pirates Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Topex Robinson Mapúa Cardinals Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT) Atoy Co San Beda Red Lions San Beda College (SBC) Jamike Jarin San Sebastian Stags San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC-R) Edgar Macaraya Perpetual Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Jimwell Gican
Coaching changes +TeamOld coachReasonNew coachLetran Knights Aldin AyoSigned by De La Salle Green Archers Jeff NapaPerpetual Altas Jimwell GicanEnd of interim spell Jimwell GicanSan Sebastian Stags Rodney SantosFired Edgar Macaraya
Elimination round
Team standings
Match-up results
Scores
First seed playoff Winner will face Perpetual Help, while loser will face Mapua, in the semifinals. Either way, both teams had twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
Bracket
Semifinals San Beda and Arellano have the twice-to-beat advantage; they only need to win once, while their opponents twice, to advance to the Finals.
(1) San Beda vs. (4) Perpetual
(2) Arellano vs. (3) Mapua
Finals This is a best-of-three playoff.
Finals Most Valuable Player:
All-Star Game The All-Star festivities of the NCAA Season 92 was held at the Filoil Flying V Centre on August 12, 2016, which served as a transition event for the first and second rounds of elimination of the basketball tournament. This also marked the introduction of two new side events, Skills Challenge and Shooting Stars, aside from the three-point shootout and slam dunk competitions.
In the All-Star Game, the 10 member schools were divided into East and West. The West squad is represented by players from San Beda College, University of Perpetual Help, Arellano University, Jose Rizal University and San Sebastian College-Recoletos, while the East team draws from Lyceum of the Philippines University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, College of Saint Benilde, Mapua Institute of Technology, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
All-Star Game MVP: Bright Akhuetie (UPHSD)
Side events winners Skills Challenge Champion: Shane Menina (Mapúa) Shooting Stars Champion: Darius Estrella, Cadell Buño, and Marvin Hayes (JRU) 3-Point Shootout Champion: AC Soberano (San Beda) Slam Dunk Champion: Yankie Haruna (Benilde)
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: Defensive Player of the Year: Most Improved Player: Mythical Five:
Players of the Week Week Player Team Ref.Week 1July 3–9 Jio Jalalon Week 2July 10–16 Donald Tankoua Week 3July 17–23 Adrian Ablan Week 4July 24–30 Bright Akhuetie Week 5August 7 to 13 Paolo Pontejos Week 6August 14 to 20 Jio Jalalon Week 7August 21 to 27 Teytey Teodoro Week 8August 28 to September 3 Gab Dagangon Week 9September 4 to 10 Jio Jalalon Week 10September 11 to 17 Allwell Oraeme Week 11September 18 to 24 Javee Mocon
Juniors' tournament Elimination round Team standings
Match-up results
Scores
Third seed playoff
Bracket
Semifinals San Beda and Malayan have the twice-to-beat advantage; they only need to win once, while their opponents twice, to advance to the Finals.
(1) San Beda vs. (4) Arellano
(2) Malayan vs. (3) LSGH
Finals This is a best-of-three playoff.
Finals Most Valuable Player:
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: Defensive Player of the Year: Most Improved Player: Mythical Five:
Players of the Week Week Player Team Ref.Week 1July 10–16 Guilmer dela Torre Week 2July 17–23 Guilmer dela Torre Week 3July 24–30 Samuel Abu Hijle Week 4July 31-August 6 Guilmer dela Torre Week 5August 14–20 Troy Mallillin Week 6August 21–27 Samuel Abu Hijle Week 7August 28-September 3 Guilmer dela Torre Week 8September 4–10 Troy Mallillin Week 9September 11–17 Evan Nelle Week 10September 18–24 Evan Nelle
See also UAAP Season 79 basketball tournaments
References
External links Official website